Students won thousands of dollars for the business plans they made for a class at Morgan Community College.

The first place award of $10,000 went to Steven Beck of Burlington, the $8,000 second prize went to Charles Marting of Wiggins and Kris Bird of Fort Morgan took home the $7,000 third place recognition.

Ten students were selected from more than 30 applicants to be part of MCC's Entrepreneurship Business course, which instructed students on how to develop a business plan, project costs and figure returns on investments for their businesses. The program was made possible through a grant from the El Pomar Foundation, which also paid for tuition and fees, as well as supplied students with laptops, software and textbooks.

Steve Beck, left, of Burlington won $10,000 competing for the best business plan presentation in Morgan Community College's entrepreneurship business class. The award was presented by MCC President Kerry Hart at the Country Steak-Out in Fort Morgan.
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Students met over a 15-week period, working together and individually on their projects.

"Going in, I didn't know how each of these businesses would come together, but they did -- in a phenomenal way," exclaimed MCC Instructor Jon Becker.

Becker began the evening's presentation by acknowledging each candidate's involvement in the course, bringing shared laughs and nods from the audience. "It was a great honor to be a part of this course," stated Becker.

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"This was a lot of work for all of us, but loads of fun. It was oftentimes the best part of my week."

Beck won first place for his innovative barber shop. In addition to his $10,000 award, Beck announced that he has been funded by a local bank to open his shop in the Burlington area.

Marting will use his $8,000 award to expand his mobile drug testing business.

Bird will use her money to grow her printing and promotional products shop.

All students were recognized and received a Certificate of Merit for their work.

"Your connection with MCC will never end, this is just the beginning," explained MCC President Kerry Hart. "Each of you is a bright, capable, and talented student. You have much to be proud of. You have brought yourself to this point, and MCC will continue to be with you every step of the way."

Bird commended the class and program saying, "we've learned a lot -- thank you to MCC and El Pomar for the opportunity."

For more information about the program, contact Jaylene Evens at (970) 542-3168. To find out more about business courses at Morgan Community College, visit MorganCC.edu or stop by an MCC Center nearest you.

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